Indie Dance

Temple Tears returns to his own imprint GURU with ‘Let’s Talk About Me’, a track that distills everything that makes his sound so recognisable. A vintage organ riff grabs attention from the very first bar, quickly met by a pitch-shifting bassline that injects movement and attitude into the groove. Striking a balance between classic Power... Read more »

Fresh off his contribution to Lumière Noire Records’ ‘DESTIINO (Yuksek) – rem(ii)xes (EP)’, we caught up with German producer Lauer to discuss his approach to reimagining music, the philosophy behind his productions, and the stories that have shaped his distinctive sound. From his punk and skateboarding roots to the mystery of Pyramide III Studios and... Read more »

Mexican rising star Becheranō lands on Grapes with his upcoming EP, ‘Guess What.’ The release features four cuts, led by the title track ‘Guess What’ in collaboration with Shmina, alongside a remix treatment from label boss Ben Biron. Completing the EP are ‘No Exit’ and ‘Waiting For,’ shaping the release into an unfolding storyline from... Read more »

Grapes returns with its eleventh outing, and label boss Ben Biron steps into the spotlight with a remix that closes the circle on one of the imprint’s most anticipated releases. The original ‘Guess What’ comes from Mexican rising star Becheranō, joined by Shmina, and lands as the title track of a four cut EP that... Read more »

‘Bubblegum Discos’ is Tigerbalm at her boldest – a technicolour leap from the sun-drenched global grooves of ‘International Love Affair’ into a world painted with sharper edges, deeper rhythms, and a newfound artistic certainty. Built from Brazilian soul, African disco, and a constellation of collaborators spanning five countries, the album captures an artist who has... Read more »

To celebrate the release of his debut album on ILINX, the label headed by Sasha Carassi, The Illustrated Man has recorded an exclusive new mix for our Prima Lux series. Born in Yerevan and now based in Dubai, The Illustrated Man builds his world at the meeting point of cinema, visual art and literary science... Read more »

Levav lands on I AM YOU with a powerful new cut that blends hypnotic grooves, rolling low-end energy, and deep atmospheric textures built for late-night dancefloors. Driving percussion, infectious vocal hooks, and a steadily evolving arrangement make ‘Hoo!’ a standout weapon for DJs pushing melodic and underground sounds alike. ‘Hoo!’ is available here.

New York’s Wild Dark and Dutch producer Ariaano join forces once again, this time turning their attention to Kokoro’s ‘Limits’ for a remix that lands with serious dancefloor intent. Out on Brooklyn indie dance institution Beats On Time, the pair deliver a peak time roller that reshapes the original into something hypnotic, driving and built... Read more »

Thailand-based trio Samkhon make their debut on Fiona Kraft’s label NON MERCI MUSIC with ‘Go Rhythm,’ an energetic and infectious progressive tech gem built for peak-time dancefloors. Formed by French producers Jabe and Chris Henry alongside rising Danish talent Sebastian Ros, the trio blend driving grooves, hypnotic synth work, and tight rhythmic flow into a... Read more »

Bonnie Spacey is in a prolific stretch. With a studio album on the horizon for this fall, the Berlin-based DJ, producer and Critical Monday label boss is keeping the dancefloor fed in the meantime, rolling out a pair of high-velocity cuts built for peak hours. Known for blending noir aesthetics with club-ready energy, Spacey has... Read more »